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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LEvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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Duality II - Night Shade LE
NodusDuality II - Night Shade LE
MSRP $925
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Duality II - Night Shade LE40mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
Duality II - Night Shade LE41h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
Duality II - Night Shade LE300m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
Duality II - Night Shade LE$925
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium X1 Grade
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota Cal.9015 Premium Automatic
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
41h
38h
Jewels
24
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$3,520

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What people say

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Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE

Owners widely praise the Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE's refined case proportions, with a thinner profile enhancing on-wrist comfort, and an elegant, legible dial. The bracelet and clasp package also receive positive mentions for their functionality and quick-release system. However, opinions on value are divided, with one owner finding it overpriced at $868 due to a loud rotor and perceived lower-budget movement, while others argue US assembly and the Miyota 9000 series movement justify the cost and that Nodus's finishing and design are superior. Some may miss the luminous crowns found on the original model. Overall, owners and reviewers generally rate the Nodus Duality II - Night Shade LE highly for its improved finishing and wearability.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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